How To Pack The Perfect Gym Bag | 13 Gym Bag Essentials
Ever stumbled around the gym carrying a million things? Water bottle, headphones, purse, resistance band, to name a few. Likelihood is that this will eventually end in you forgetting your headphones by the squat rack to never see them again.
Packing a gym bag is the perfect way to ensure that you never forget to leave for the gym without everything you need, and you don’t end up getting home and realising you left something behind. Here are our essentials to pack in your gym bag for a brilliant workout.
1. Headphones
We probably don’t need to tell you the power of music in pushing you through a workout. But just to make it clear, always keeping a pair of headphones in your gym bag is definitely a good idea. Keeping a spare pair in there is even better to make sure you never feel the disappointment of forgetting your headphones again.
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2. BCAAs or Pre-Workout
3. Towel
Pack our small, super soft towel to make sure you’re always prepared for a sweaty session.
4. Hand sanitiser
This one is always good to have on hand. The gym is somewhere where bacteria and germs can spread pretty easily, with people sharing equipment throughout the gym.
Making sure you have sanitiser at all times will give you, and those around you, peace of mind that you’re clean and sanitised.
5. Water bottle
6. Lip balm
Dry lips can definitely occur in the gym, from the air conditioning drying out our skin, to licking our lips too much trying to push through the final few sets.
Keeping some lip balm in your gym bag protects your lips from all of that, just make sure you use your sanitiser before you start applying your lip balm!
7. Post workout snack
Some days you just can’t wait until you get home to have your protein shake, so always make sure to pack your gym bag with a
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8. Resistance bands
With different sizes and strength ranges, for either upper body or lower body workouts, these are a great warmup or can form a full session.
Definitely worth packing a few.
9. Lifting grips
These make for comfortable lifting, and ensure that you don’t have to borrow any of the gyms equipment which can be tricky in the era of Covid.
10. Locker money/gym padlock
Having a gym padlock in your bag is always a good idea, so you can train without stressing out since your personal items are safe in the locker.
11. Mask
If you really want to be hygienic, you definitely don’t want to turn up to the gym and realise you can't actually go in because you’ve forgotten your mask.
Make sure to always keep a spare mask in your gym bag to avoid just that. We've got just the one.
12. Post-Workout Essentials
After a good workout, it's important to have a shower and refresh a little bit. Don't forget to bring shower gel, deodorant, moisturiser, hair Brush, straighteners and clean clothes.
13. Outdoor Workout Essentials
If you decide to have an outdoor warm up or run before going to the gym, don't forget to wear a windproof jacket to help keep the wind and rain off you while running. It's also really light, and don’t add too much temperature-wise, so the chances of overheating are minimal. If it's very cold, don't forget to wear a pair of gloves as well.
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